Overview
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Learn techniques for capturing drum sounds from GRAMMY-winning recording engineer Ryan Hewitt. "Drum Doctor" Ross Garfield consults on a real-world setup for drummer Josh Freese.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Welcome
- Working with a drum technician
- Choosing drums and cymbals within the context of the song
- Choosing drum heads
- Changing a drum head
- The proper tuning of the kick and snare
- The proper tuning of the toms
- Additional tricks for getting interesting drum sounds
- Mic'ing philosophy
- Mic'ing the kick drum inside and out
- Mic'ing the snare from the top and bottom
- Mic'ing the toms
- Placing overhead mics
- Mic'ing the hi-hat and ride cymbals
- Placing a variety of room mics
- Creating special sound with stunt mics
- Inspiration and next steps
